On Sunday, we will celebrate the many contributions of the United Methodist Women.
Rev. Dr. April Gutierrez, associate pastor for discipleship at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Rochester, will deliver the message on Sunday, and women will lead other portions of the service.
On this Sunday, we also will celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion. In the tradition of the United Methodist Church, the communion table is open to all. You do not need to be a member of this church or any church to receive communion.
Our regular Sunday morning worship begins at 9:30 am, both in person in the sanctuary and via the livestream.
You are always welcome at this church!
Order of Worship for Sunday, May 5
Minister: Rev. David Eardley
Liturgist: Members of UMW
| Chimes hymn | “Praise The Lord Who Reigns Above” UMH 96 | |
| Welcome | Tamara Baubie | |
| Call to worship | Psalm 98 UMH 818 | Marcia Wright |
| Special music | “Air on the G String” J.S. Bach | Sara Sessions |
| Greeting & Lord’s Prayer | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Scripture reading | 1 John 5: 1-6 (pg 227 in the New Testament pages in the pew Bible) | Shannon Fulcher |
| Chancel chat | Amanda Charney & Katherine Thomas | |
| Offertory invitation | Rev. Leslie Rutland-Tipton | |
| Offertory anthem | “Holy Spirit, Hear Us” | Chancel Choir |
| Doxology | UMH 95 | |
| Prayer of dedication | Rev. Leslie Rutland-Tipton | |
| Hymn | “Abide with Me” UMH 700 | |
| Scripture reading | John 15: 9-17 (pg 103 in the New Testament pages in the pew Bible) | Sara Eardley |
| The message | “SMART Goals to Abiding with God” | Rev. Dr. April Gutierrez |
| Sacrament of holy communion | Musical setting A | Celebrants: Rev. David Eardley & Rev. Dr. April Gutierrez Servers: Karen Fish & Joan Richardson |
| Hymn | “They’ll Know We are Christians” TFWS 2223 | |
| Ministry opportunities | Marcia Wright | |
| Benediction | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Postlude | “How He Loves Us” David Crowder | Tamara Baubie & Rev. Leslie Rutland-Tipton |